Ukraine's midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko shared his impressions of the victory over Iceland and reaching Euro 2024.
Alexander Zinchenko- It was one of our most emotional games. On a par with the match against Sweden at the last Euro. Similar emotions.
- What did Serhii Rebrov say during the break?
- First of all, he said that we should believe in the result, that we could score. To continue playing, to stick to our positions. We also got each other going, because we knew that we were going to have a very hard 45 minutes, but we had to give everything for the result.
- How did the Icelanders win the first half?
- I wouldn't say they outplayed us, we just missed the ball. We knew that we needed to pay attention to several players in their team. It was this player who scored three goals for Israel. He understood the moment well, scored the ball for us, but we reacted properly.
- To what extent did the heavy turf interfere with the game?
- I think it was the same for both teams. You have to build on your game and do everything the coach asks of you.
- You don't have a lot of emotions now. Why is that?
- I left everything in the locker room. Yes, everything is great, we reached the Euros. I want to thank our fans, whose support we felt throughout the whole cycle. I am very proud to be a Ukrainian, to be of the same blood as those who are now giving their lives for our freedom. We need to talk about it, shout about it every day. This is the only way we can win.
- What does a footballer feel when he goes on the pitch and the whole stadium chants his name?
- It's hard to convey these emotions, honestly. We are at the Euros!
